Melania Trump’s Latest Move

Melania Trump just showed up to a White House event with a humanoid robot, because that’s exactly what we needed. The first lady’s new ‘friend’ is named Plato, and it’s supposed to teach kids about ancient history. It’s a robot that’s meant to educate, but it’s hard not to think it’s just a weird publicity stunt.

A ‘Humanoid Educator’?

Plato, the robot, is designed to look like a cross between a mannequin and a bad sci-fi movie prop. It’s not exactly the most convincing ‘humanoid’ we’ve ever seen, but hey, it’s trying. The idea is that Plato will teach kids about the classics, from ancient Greece to Rome. It’s a noble goal, but it’s hard to see how a robot is going to make it more interesting.